Executive Chef

The Henry; Coronado (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Retirement match

Dining discount 50%

Gympass

Job summary

The Henry is seeking an Executive Chef in Coronado, CA, to lead kitchen operations with a focus on guest experience and financial performance. Immediate hiring and competitive compensation accompany a collaborative, high-energy environment.

Responsibilities include managing senior staff, controlling costs, maintaining quality, and ensuring seamless service during peak hours. This role requires strong leadership and a passion for cuisine and guest satisfaction.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of high-volume restaurant management experience.
• Strong understanding of business operations and financials.
• Proven leadership and coaching ability.
• Commitment to delivering outstanding guest experiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage high-volume shifts with daily scheduling and planning.
• Drive operational excellence and financial performance.
• Ensure high-quality food, service, and restaurant cleanliness.
• Foster calm performance under pressure in busy environments.
• Respond efficiently to on-the-fly guest requests with poise.
• Oversee POS and OpenTable usage for reservations and accuracy.
• Coach, mentor, and develop restaurant team for success.

Skills

Restaurant management

Operations & finances

Team leadership

Guest experience

Tools

POS systems

OpenTable

Job description

Requisition Post Information* : Posted Date 2 weeks ago (9/17/2026 6:51 PM)

Requisition ID 2026-21539

Posting Location : Location US-CA-Coronado

Requisition Post Information* : External Company Name The Henry

Requisition Post Information* : External Company URL https://www.thehenryrestaurant.com/

Posting Location : Address 1031 Orange Ave

Posting Location : Postal Code 92118

Full-time/Part-time Full Time

Company No

Compensation Range

$95,000 - $120,000 / year + 25% bonus opportunity

Overview

Hiring – Executive Chef

Hiring Immediately

Why The Henry?

• Competitive Pay and incentive opportunity
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage within 30 days of employment
• Retirement savings program with company match
• 50% dining discount at all Fox Restaurant Concept locations
• Additional discounts at The Cheesecake Factory and North Italia
• Gym, fitness studio & nutrition discounts offered through Gympass
• Paid time off

Who we are:

The Henry is a part of Fox Restaurant Concepts, an ever evolving and growing line of innovative concepts founded in 1998. The Henry is the greatest neighborhood restaurant and from the moment you step into the doors, the energy proves that to be true. Our menu is layered with a variety of elegant, yet casual dishes and the atmosphere is bursting with charm. We’re hiring immediately!

What you’ll do:

• Must have 5+years high-volume restaurant management experience
• Demonstrate an understanding of business operations and financials
• Manage shifts which include daily decision making, scheduling, and planning
• Create memorable dining experiences by exceeding guest expectations
• Understand flavors, aromas, and characteristics of food ingredients
• Ensure product quality and restaurant cleanliness
• Perform calmly and effectively in a high-volume environment
• Manage on-the-fly requests with ease and poise
• Understand POS systems and OpenTable (or other digital/online reservation systems)
• Coach, lead and develop restaurant team

Fox Restaurant Concepts, an entity of the Cheesecake Factory, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Proof of eligibility to work in the United States is required.

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